Hopper64 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I hope to order an AX1500i soon and I want to test it. Could I use a paper clip to make a circuit in the same way outlined in this thread with the main cable for the ax1500i? Is this test valid for this unit? Thanks. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=63991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Well, let me ask this a different way. Is the pin layout in that thread the same for the AX1500i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandstorm1 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 they are all the same. does not matter who makes the supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks. Just wanted to check to make sure and not screw up something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKeifer Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 If I were buying that monster, I'd be testing it with the biggest, baddest system my pocketbook could handle :D: The paperclip test won't load that beast at all..... :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternDreaming Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 that power supply makes me wish i could justify it :( the pin diagram and test works on my 860i and my 1200i i would hope it would work on the 1500i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 If I were buying that monster, I'd be testing it with the biggest, baddest system my pocketbook could handle :D: The paperclip test won't load that beast at all..... :roll: I'm just checking basic function, not an SLI load, but that's what I plan to do down the road with it. I also wonder about power requirements as they evolve over time as well. Any ideas as to how to test it beyond just basic functionality? I would like to put a good load on it and see the fan spin up, but I don't really know how to do that without having a full machine built. I am a few weeks away from that at least. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees jonnyguru Posted May 8, 2014 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 8, 2014 Any ideas as to how to test it beyond just basic functionality? I would like to put a good load on it and see the fan spin up, but I don't really know how to do that without having a full machine built. I am a few weeks away from that at least. Thanks. The self-test will tell you if the fan works, but you're not going to know WHEN the fan spins up under load without an actual load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 The self-test will tell you if the fan works, but you're not going to know WHEN the fan spins up under load without an actual load. Yea, I wanted to figure a way to provide a load without having the whole machine built. Don't really know how to do that. I'm sure the fan will spin up initially when it's turned on with the paper clip test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Got a 12v DC motor laying around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Got a 12v DC motor laying around? No, but how would you connect it to the PSU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Molex connector. Connect positive to 12+ and ground to black 12v ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 OK. Thanks. That would pull 600-700W enough to trigger the fan? I'm just guessing what's required to cause the fan to engage. I don't know exactly what this power value would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees jonnyguru Posted May 9, 2014 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 9, 2014 It depends on the motor. And if the motor is big enough (one that would pull 600 to 700W) you're going to want to use more than one Molex. IMHO, I don't think it's a good idea. Just wait until you build the PC up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper64 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 IMHO, I don't think it's a good idea. Just wait until you build the PC up . ^^^ THIS ^^^ ::pirate:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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